PAMED News

Apr 30, 2025, 09:12 AM

Medical Marijuana Advisory Board's Recommendation to Add a Qualifying Serious Medical Condition for Chapter 20 Research Purposes Only and the Secretary of Health's Decision to Effectuate the Recommendation

The Department of Health (Department) is updating 28 Pa. Code Chapter 1141a, Appendix A (relating to serious medical conditions) to add ''Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Chronic Symptoms'' and ''Type II Diabetes Mellitus'' to the list of serious medical conditions limited to Chapter 20 research purposes only.

Apr 30, 2025, 08:59 AM

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Community Prevention Planning Committee; Public Meetings

The Statewide HIV Planning Group will hold public meetings at the Genetti Hotel, 200 West 4th Street, Williamsport, PA on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Apr 22, 2025, 10:51 AM

Lyme Disease and Other Tickborne Diseases in Pennsylvania

Tick bite-related emergency department visits have increased recently in Pennsylvania.

Apr 22, 2025, 09:23 AM

PAMED Stands with Physicians and Communities Affected by Crozer Health Closures

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) stands in unwavering solidarity with the physicians, health care workers, and communities impacted by the closure of Crozer Health facilities in Philadelphia and Delaware County.

Apr 17, 2025, 10:06 AM

Additional Measles Cases Identified in Erie

Apr 10, 2025, 10:46 AM

PAMED and AMA Advocate for Supreme Court to Review JUA Decision

Earlier this week, PAMED and the AMA filed an amici curiae (friends of the court) brief in the United States Supreme Court in support of the effort of the Pennsylvania Joint Underwriting Association (JUA) to have the Supreme Court review its case against Governor Shapiro and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Apr 10, 2025, 09:32 AM

Department of State Expects to Implement Interstate Medical Licensure Compact in June 2025

Earlier this week, Arion Claggett, Acting Commissioner for the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, reported that Pennsylvania is expected to implement the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (“IMLC” or “Compact”) in June 2025.

Apr 1, 2025, 14:04 PM

FDA Grants Marketing Authorization of First Home Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Trichomoniasis

Apr 1, 2025, 10:00 AM

Medical Record Disposition: What Physicians Should Know

Find out what to do with medical records when a physician retires or passes away.

Mar 26, 2025, 19:23 PM

DEA and HHS Postpone Rules on Buprenorphine Telemedicine and VA Care Continuity

DEA and HHS Delay Effective Date for Final Rules on Expansion of Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine Encounter and Continuity of Care via Telemedicine for Veterans Affairs Patients

Mar 26, 2025, 14:23 PM

Pennsylvania Department of Health Request for Applications - Promising Maternal Health Initiatives

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) to promote the use of promising and practice-based solutions to improve maternal health outcomes and health equity in Pennsylvania communities.

Mar 20, 2025, 11:34 AM

Medicare Telehealth Coverage Expansion Update

With the signing of the American Relief Act, 2025 on December 21, 2024, these Medicare telehealth waivers were extended through March 31, 2025. (CMS, 2025.

Mar 6, 2025, 08:23 AM

Business Ownership Federal Filing Requirements Again on Hold

Yet another change concerning the new federal Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements has been announced.

Feb 24, 2025, 14:59 PM

PAMED Statement on Violence at UPMC Memorial Hospital

PAMED is deeply saddened by the tragic act of violence that occurred at the UPMC Memorial Hospital this weekend.

Feb 20, 2025, 07:23 AM

Pennsylvania Medical Society Expresses Concern on Presidential Directive to Withdraw from WHO

As a resolute champion of leveraging science and data to ensure public health and well-being, the Pennsylvania Medical Society opposes the recent Presidential directive to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Feb 10, 2025, 10:35 AM

FDA Alerts Patients of Potential to Miss Critical Safety Alerts Due to Phone Settings When Using Smartphone-Compatible Diabetes Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting patients of a safety concern regarding diabetes devices, such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps and automated insulin dosing systems, that rely on a smartphone to deliver critical safety alerts.

Feb 9, 2025, 17:23 PM

Press Release: PAMED Supports Governor Shapiro's Plan to Combat Private Equity's Impact on Health Care, Advance Services to Pennsylvania Patients

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) wholeheartedly supports Governor Josh Shapiro’s comments made during his recent budget address, which highlighted the growing issue of private equity's negative impact on healthcare and patient care in the Commonwealth.

Feb 6, 2025, 14:00 PM

Pennsylvania Medical Society Affirms AI is No Substitute for Human Physicians

While the Pennsylvania Medical Society supports the use of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool in health care, it rejects the recent claims that AI as in health care is indistinguishable from a human being and can provide diagnostics as good as any physician

Feb 6, 2025, 11:45 AM

Pennsylvania Medical Society Addresses Patient Care Concerns Amid HHS Communication Directives

The Pennsylvania Medical Society stands as a staunch advocate for the use of science and data to ensure physicians’ have the best information available to treat patients and provide the highest quality of care within the Commonwealth.

Feb 4, 2025, 12:30 PM

Press Release: Pennsylvania Medical Society Reacts to Governor Shapiro’s Move to Allow Nurse Practitioners to Practice Independently

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) firmly supports the belief that physicians should be the leaders of health care teams, advocating for a collaborative approach that prioritizes patient safety and high-quality care.

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